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Stop Trying, Start Doing

Featuring Guest Speaker Marcus Allen 

This program will give you new motivation and appreciation for your life and career goals through the lessons that Marcus Allen learned during his summiting of Mt. Kilimanjaro last December in 2022, and as the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region.

Audience Members Will Learn: 

• How to allow themselves or their team to take ownership of their work through self-awareness
• How the human mind works in challenging situations, and how through practice, courage, and failing forward, anyone can reach their goals
• A foundational understanding that will equip them with the knowledge to be confident in their respective journeys and improve their productivity, as well as the bottom line of their companies

About Marcus Allen 

CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence

Marcus Allen became the first African American CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI), in its celebrated 100-year history. It is the largest one-to-one mentoring program in Pennsylvania and the third largest in the country. Marcus’s work has garnered prestigious awards including the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEO.”

As a thought leader and panel expert, he has appeared on CNN, Oprah Winfrey and various local and national news shows. Marcus Allen has been invited as the keynote speaker to fortune 500 companies such as Bank of America, Deloitte and others.

Wondering what to expect at the event? 

Leadership Live brings together Chamber members - virtually and in-person - once a year to kick-off our Leadership Week! Join us in-person at Engedi Church to hear from Marcus Allen, enjoy some complimentary coffee, and as always, impactful networking! We hope to see you there!